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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 463.54 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 463.54 and 254.66 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 463.54 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/463.54 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 463.54 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 118,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,045.10/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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