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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 486.66 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 486.66 and 323.22 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 486.66 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/486.66 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 486.66 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 157,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,298.25/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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