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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.81 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.81 and 257.31 is: 385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.81 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.81 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.81 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 119,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,082.48/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.83

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