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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.22 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.22 and 258.36 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.22 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.22 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.22 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 119,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,677.52/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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