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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 531.02 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 531.02 and 322.20 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 531.02 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/531.02 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 531.02 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 171,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,095.45/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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