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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 458.22 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 458.22 and 254.72 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 458.22 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/458.22 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 458.22 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 116,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,717.80/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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