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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 544.38 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 544.38 and 312.22 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 544.38 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/544.38 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 544.38 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 169,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,966.32/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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