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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 458.72 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 458.72 and 257.48 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 458.72 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/458.72 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 458.72 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 118,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,111.23/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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