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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 503.40 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 503.40 and 224.91 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 503.40 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/503.40 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 503.40 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 113,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,219.69/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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