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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 484.65 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 484.65 and 254.97 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 484.65 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/484.65 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 484.65 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 123,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,571.21/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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