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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 463.16 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 463.16 and 260.70 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 463.16 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/463.16 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 463.16 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 120,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,744.51/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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