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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 485.04 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 485.04 and 251.36 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 485.04 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/485.04 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 485.04 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 121,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,919.65/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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