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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 457.87 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 457.87 and 254.80 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 457.87 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/457.87 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 457.87 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 116,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,665.28/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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