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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 463.70 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 463.70 and 258.15 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 463.70 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/463.70 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 463.70 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 119,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,706.54/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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