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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 458.94 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 458.94 and 255.02 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 458.94 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/458.94 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 458.94 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 117,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,038.88/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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