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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 636.48 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 636.48 and 254.22 is: 350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 636.48 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/636.48 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 636.48 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 161,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,805.95/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.82

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