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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 497.25 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 497.25 and 338.22 is: 466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 497.25 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/497.25 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 497.25 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 168,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,179.90/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.93

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