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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 415.28 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 415.28 and 254.24 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 415.28 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/415.28 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 415.28 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 105,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,579.47/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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