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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 446.82 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 446.82 and 254.12 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 446.82 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/446.82 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 446.82 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 113,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,545.90/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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