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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 460.08 and 255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 460.08 and 255.73 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 460.08 = 255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/460.08 = 255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 460.08 × 255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 117,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,656.26/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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