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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.33 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.33 and 257.27 is: 385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.33 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.33 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.33 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 118,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,941.33/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.80

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