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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 462.48 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 462.48 and 254.64 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 462.48 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/462.48 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 462.48 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 117,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,765.91/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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