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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 415.42 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 415.42 and 254.69 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 415.42 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/415.42 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 415.42 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 105,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,804.14/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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