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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 426.77 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 426.77 and 254.08 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 426.77 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/426.77 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 426.77 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 108,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,433.72/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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