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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 453.09 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 453.09 and 254.30 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 453.09 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/453.09 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 453.09 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 115,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,220.79/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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