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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 481.86 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 481.86 and 253.44 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 481.86 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/481.86 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 481.86 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 122,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,125.36/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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