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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.45 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.45 and 254.12 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.45 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.45 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.45 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 117,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,517.79/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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