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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 461.42 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 461.42 and 253.95 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 461.42 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/461.42 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 461.42 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 117,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,176.34/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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