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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 466.28 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 466.28 and 259.52 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 466.28 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/466.28 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 466.28 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 121,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,008.99/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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