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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 464.49 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 464.49 and 257.94 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 464.49 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/464.49 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 464.49 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 119,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,810.55/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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