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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 463.18 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 463.18 and 254.54 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 463.18 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/463.18 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 463.18 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 117,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,897.84/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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