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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.37, 465.53 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.37, 465.53 and 254.92 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.37 : 465.53 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.37/465.53 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.37x = 465.53 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.37x = 118,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,672.91/309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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