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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 462.98 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 462.98 and 254.39 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 462.98 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/462.98 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 462.98 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 117,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,775.80/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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