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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 548.70 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 548.70 and 322.36 is: 483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 548.70 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/548.70 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 548.70 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 176,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,877.32/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.14

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