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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 484.92 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 484.92 and 251.46 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 484.92 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/484.92 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 484.92 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 121,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937.98/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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