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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 425.94 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 425.94 and 254.24 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 425.94 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/425.94 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 425.94 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 108,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,288.86/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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