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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 453.67 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 453.67 and 254.39 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 453.67 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/453.67 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 453.67 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 115,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,408.20/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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