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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 553.20 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 553.20 and 323.20 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 553.20 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/553.20 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 553.20 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 178,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,794.24/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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