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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 457.20 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 457.20 and 254.16 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 457.20 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/457.20 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 457.20 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 116,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,201.95/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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