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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.86, 464.78 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.86, 464.78 and 254.42 is: 382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.86 : 464.78 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.86/464.78 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.86x = 464.78 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.86x = 118,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,249.33/308.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.86

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