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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 484.05 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 484.05 and 254.35 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 484.05 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/484.05 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 484.05 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 123,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,118.12/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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