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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 478.64 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 478.64 and 254.81 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 478.64 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/478.64 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 478.64 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 121,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962.26/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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