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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 453.94 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 453.94 and 254.03 is: 380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 453.94 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/453.94 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 453.94 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 115,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,311.47/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.36

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