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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 484.57 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 484.57 and 254.53 is: 381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 484.57 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/484.57 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 484.57 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 123,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,337.60/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.19

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