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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.81, 485.80 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.81, 485.80 and 255.47 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.81 : 485.80 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.81/485.80 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.81x = 485.80 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.81x = 124,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,106.99/323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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