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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 462.13 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 462.13 and 254.77 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 462.13 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/462.13 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 462.13 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 117,735.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,735.07/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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