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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 495.60 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 495.60 and 322.16 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 495.60 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/495.60 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 495.60 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 159,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,662.50/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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