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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 503.26 and 224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 503.26 and 224.86 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 503.26 = 224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/503.26 = 224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 503.26 × 224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 113,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,161.92/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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