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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 484.24 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 484.24 and 254.71 is: 382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 484.24 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/484.24 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 484.24 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 123,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338.92/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.06

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