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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.87 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.87 and 254.27 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.87 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.87 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.87 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 106,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,507.44/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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