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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.16 and 255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.16 and 255.67 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.16 = 255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.16 = 255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.16 × 255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 117,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,649.11/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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