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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 418.01 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 418.01 and 254.36 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 418.01 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/418.01 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 418.01 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 106,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,321.66/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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