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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.49, 422.40 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.49, 422.40 and 254.04 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.49 : 422.40 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.49/422.40 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.49x = 422.40 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.49x = 107,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,306.50/306.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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