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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 454.28 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 454.28 and 254.51 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 454.28 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/454.28 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 454.28 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 115,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,615.26/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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