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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.06 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.06 and 254.37 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.06 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.06 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.06 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 116,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,516.72/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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