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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 454.82 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 454.82 and 254.75 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 454.82 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/454.82 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 454.82 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 115,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,861.85/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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