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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 451.14 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 451.14 and 259.32 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 451.14 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/451.14 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 451.14 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 116,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,989.62/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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