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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 483.36 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 483.36 and 254.44 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 483.36 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/483.36 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 483.36 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 122,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,986.12/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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