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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.38 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.38 and 254.08 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.38 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.38 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.38 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 115,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,194.79/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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