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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.80, 484.79 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.80, 484.79 and 254.95 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.80 : 484.79 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.80/484.79 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.80x = 484.79 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.80x = 123,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,594.72/323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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