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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 503.19 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 503.19 and 224.79 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 503.19 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/503.19 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 503.19 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 113,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,112.08/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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