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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 414.10 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 414.10 and 258.82 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 414.10 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/414.10 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 414.10 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 107,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,175.68/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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