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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 490.80 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 490.80 and 322.24 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 490.80 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/490.80 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 490.80 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 158,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,155.39/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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