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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 412.31 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 412.31 and 258.22 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 412.31 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/412.31 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 412.31 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 106,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,463.34/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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