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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 454.99 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 454.99 and 254.81 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 454.99 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/454.99 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 454.99 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 115,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,936.00/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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