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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 462 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 462 and 259.32 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 462 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/462 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 462 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 119,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,805.84/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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