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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 465.66 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 465.66 and 259.38 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 465.66 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/465.66 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 465.66 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 120,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,782.89/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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