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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 477.82 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 477.82 and 254.65 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 477.82 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/477.82 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 477.82 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 121,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,674.47/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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