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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 417.24 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 417.24 and 254.10 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 417.24 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/417.24 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 417.24 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 106,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,020.68/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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