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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 478.19 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 478.19 and 254.90 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 478.19 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/478.19 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 478.19 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 121,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,888.88/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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