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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 426.39 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 426.39 and 254.10 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 426.39 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/426.39 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 426.39 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 108,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345.70/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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