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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 453.87 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 453.87 and 254.06 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 453.87 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/453.87 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 453.87 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 115,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,307.81/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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