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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 499.44 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 499.44 and 320.08 is: 442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 499.44 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/499.44 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 499.44 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 159,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,860.76/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.24

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