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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 548.74 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 548.74 and 325.16 is: 487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 548.74 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/548.74 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 548.74 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 178,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,428.30/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.24

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