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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 417.51 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 417.51 and 254.00 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 417.51 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/417.51 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 417.51 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 106,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,048.58/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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