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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 541.84 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 541.84 and 309.54 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 541.84 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/541.84 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 541.84 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 167,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,721.15/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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