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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 483.63 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 483.63 and 254.71 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 483.63 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/483.63 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 483.63 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 123,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,185.40/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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