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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 550.56 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 550.56 and 323.96 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 550.56 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/550.56 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 550.56 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 178,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,359.42/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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