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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.17 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.17 and 254.45 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.17 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.17 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.17 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 117,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,599.16/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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