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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 484.48 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 484.48 and 254.61 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 484.48 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/484.48 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 484.48 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 123,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,353.45/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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