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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 484.64 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 484.64 and 251.20 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 484.64 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/484.64 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 484.64 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 121,741.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,741.57/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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