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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 465.09 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 465.09 and 259.62 is: 388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 465.09 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/465.09 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 465.09 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 120,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,746.67/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.35

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