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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 479.20 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 479.20 and 254.07 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 479.20 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/479.20 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 479.20 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 121,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,750.34/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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