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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 449.88 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 449.88 and 254.48 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 449.88 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/449.88 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 449.88 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 114,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,485.46/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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