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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 483.59 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 483.59 and 254.04 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 483.59 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/483.59 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 483.59 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 122,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,851.20/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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