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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 418.28 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 418.28 and 254.22 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 418.28 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/418.28 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 418.28 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 106,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,335.14/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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