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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 413.20 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 413.20 and 259.24 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 413.20 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/413.20 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 413.20 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 107,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,117.97/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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