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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.82 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.82 and 254.79 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.82 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.82 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.82 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 115,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,882.31/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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