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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 542.22 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 542.22 and 323.32 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 542.22 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/542.22 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 542.22 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 175,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,310.57/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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