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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 423.43 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 423.43 and 254.85 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 423.43 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/423.43 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 423.43 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 107,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,908.91/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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