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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 484.40 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 484.40 and 251.36 is: 377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 484.40 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/484.40 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 484.40 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 121,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,758.78/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.29

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