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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 461.48 and 259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 461.48 and 259.21 is: 388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 461.48 = 259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/461.48 = 259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 461.48 × 259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 119,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,620.97/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.36

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