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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 495.14 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 495.14 and 321.16 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 495.14 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/495.14 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 495.14 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 159,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,018.73/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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