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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 459.82 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 459.82 and 255.88 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 459.82 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/459.82 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 459.82 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 117,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,658.74/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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