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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 482.80 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 482.80 and 254.07 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 482.80 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/482.80 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 482.80 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 122,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,663.73/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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