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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 450.48 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 450.48 and 257.44 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 450.48 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/450.48 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 450.48 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 115,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,971.57/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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