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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 503.26 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 503.26 and 224.70 is: 309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 503.26 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/503.26 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 503.26 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 113,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,081.34/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.96

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