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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 462.23 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 462.23 and 254.83 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 462.23 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/462.23 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 462.23 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 117,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,788.80/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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