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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 462.78 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 462.78 and 254.15 is: 381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 462.78 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/462.78 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 462.78 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 117,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,616.69/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.99

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