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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.18 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.18 and 257.12 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.18 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.18 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.18 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 118,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,835.72/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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