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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 462.38 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 462.38 and 253.79 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 462.38 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/462.38 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 462.38 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 117,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,343.84/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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