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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 453.84 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 453.84 and 254.59 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 453.84 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/453.84 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 453.84 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 115,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,541.04/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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