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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 506.84 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 506.84 and 320.18 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 506.84 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/506.84 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 506.84 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 162,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,280.03/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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