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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.85, 466.27 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.85, 466.27 and 259.53 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.85 : 466.27 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.85/466.27 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.85x = 466.27 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.85x = 121,011.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,011.05/310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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