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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 472.86 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 472.86 and 254.58 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 472.86 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/472.86 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 472.86 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 120,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,380.70/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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