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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 462.59 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 462.59 and 254.17 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 462.59 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/462.59 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 462.59 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 117,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,576.50/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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