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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 458.06 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 458.06 and 254.93 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 458.06 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/458.06 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 458.06 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 116,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,771.58/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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