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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 427.05 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 427.05 and 254.07 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 427.05 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/427.05 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 427.05 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 108,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,500.59/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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