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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 488.91 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 488.91 and 320.84 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 488.91 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/488.91 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 488.91 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 156,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,859.44/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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