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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 462.20 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 462.20 and 259.62 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 462.20 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/462.20 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 462.20 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 119,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,996.36/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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