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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.05, 531.98 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.05, 531.98 and 320.33 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.05 : 531.98 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.05/531.98 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.05x = 531.98 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.05x = 170,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,411.28/354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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