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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.40 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.40 and 259.84 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.40 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.40 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.40 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 119,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,890.18/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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