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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 460.31 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 460.31 and 255.88 is: 384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 460.31 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/460.31 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 460.31 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 117,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,784.12/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.14

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