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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.67, 484.65 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.67, 484.65 and 255.33 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.67 : 484.65 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.67/484.65 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.67x = 484.65 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.67x = 123,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,745.68/323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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