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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 461.46 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 461.46 and 254.34 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 461.46 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/461.46 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 461.46 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 117,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,367.74/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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