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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 488.92 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 488.92 and 322.70 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 488.92 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/488.92 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 488.92 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 157,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,774.48/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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