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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 536.66 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 536.66 and 320.10 is: 479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 536.66 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/536.66 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 536.66 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 171,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,784.87/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.55

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