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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 503.49 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 503.49 and 224.92 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 503.49 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/503.49 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 503.49 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 113,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,244.97/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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