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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 484.89 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 484.89 and 254.74 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 484.89 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/484.89 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 484.89 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 123,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,520.88/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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