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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.86, 459.24 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.86, 459.24 and 258.16 is: 386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.86 : 459.24 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.86/459.24 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.86x = 459.24 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.86x = 118,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,557.40/306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.36

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