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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 453.85 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 453.85 and 254.22 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 453.85 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/453.85 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 453.85 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 115,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,379.39/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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