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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 484.35 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 484.35 and 255.24 is: 382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 484.35 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/484.35 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 484.35 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 123,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,628.05/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.06

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