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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 447.82 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 447.82 and 254.51 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 447.82 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/447.82 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 447.82 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 113,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,971.79/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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