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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.21, 425.98 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.21, 425.98 and 254.27 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.21 : 425.98 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.21/425.98 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.21x = 425.98 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.21x = 108,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,312.44/309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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