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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 485.64 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 485.64 and 251.58 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 485.64 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/485.64 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 485.64 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 122,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,177.31/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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