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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.39, 466.07 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.39, 466.07 and 259.36 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.39 : 466.07 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.39/466.07 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.39x = 466.07 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.39x = 120,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,879.92/310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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