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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 441.27 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 441.27 and 254.34 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 441.27 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/441.27 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 441.27 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 112,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,232.61/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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