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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 552.30 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 552.30 and 332.20 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 552.30 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/552.30 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 552.30 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 183,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,474.06/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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