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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 548.06 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 548.06 and 331.05 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 548.06 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/548.06 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 548.06 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 181,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,433.61/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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