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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 463.19 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 463.19 and 254.52 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 463.19 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/463.19 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 463.19 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 117,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,889.85/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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