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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 462.27 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 462.27 and 259.11 is: 388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 462.27 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/462.27 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 462.27 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 119,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,778.78/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.43

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