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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 486.24 and 320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 486.24 and 320.61 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 486.24 = 320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/486.24 = 320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 486.24 × 320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 155,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,893.41/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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