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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 498.22 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 498.22 and 314.65 is: 433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 498.22 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/498.22 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 498.22 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 156,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,764.92/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.11

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