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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.35, 485.41 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.35, 485.41 and 254.15 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.35 : 485.41 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.35/485.41 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.35x = 485.41 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.35x = 123,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,366.95/323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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