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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 548.22 and 320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 548.22 and 320.15 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 548.22 = 320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/548.22 = 320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 548.22 × 320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 175,512.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,512.63/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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