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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 413.68 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 413.68 and 259.22 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 413.68 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/413.68 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 413.68 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 107,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,234.13/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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