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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 457.90 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 457.90 and 254.52 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 457.90 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/457.90 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 457.90 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 116,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,544.71/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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