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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 533.66 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 533.66 and 318.10 is: 476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 533.66 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/533.66 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 533.66 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 169,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,757.25/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.55

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