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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 458.91 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 458.91 and 257.88 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 458.91 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/458.91 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 458.91 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 118,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,343.71/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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