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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 422.76 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 422.76 and 254.22 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 422.76 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/422.76 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 422.76 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 107,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,474.05/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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