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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 447.08 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 447.08 and 254.20 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 447.08 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/447.08 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 447.08 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 113,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,647.74/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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