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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 458.81 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 458.81 and 254.88 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 458.81 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/458.81 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 458.81 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 116,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,941.49/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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