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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 505.22 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 505.22 and 311.24 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 505.22 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/505.22 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 505.22 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 157,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,244.67/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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