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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.01 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.01 and 254.64 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.01 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.01 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.01 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 123,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,247.03/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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