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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 461.12 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 461.12 and 259.02 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 461.12 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/461.12 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 461.12 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 119,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,438.01/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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