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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 461.10 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 461.10 and 254.08 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 461.10 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/461.10 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 461.10 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 117,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,156.29/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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