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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 487.20 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 487.20 and 322.96 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 487.20 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/487.20 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 487.20 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 157,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,346.11/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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