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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 413.42 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 413.42 and 259.44 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 413.42 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/413.42 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 413.42 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 107,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,257.68/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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