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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 414.66 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 414.66 and 258.96 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 414.66 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/414.66 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 414.66 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 107,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,380.35/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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