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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 458.16 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 458.16 and 254.37 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 458.16 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/458.16 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 458.16 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 116,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,542.92/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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