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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 458.21 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 458.21 and 254.90 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 458.21 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/458.21 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 458.21 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 116,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,795.50/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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