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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 457.86 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 457.86 and 254.25 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 457.86 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/457.86 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 457.86 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 116,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,410.91/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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