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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 460.83 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 460.83 and 258.02 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 460.83 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/460.83 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 460.83 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 118,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,903.88/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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