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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 503.16 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 503.16 and 224.94 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 503.16 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/503.16 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 503.16 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 113,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,180.81/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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