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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 452.19 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 452.19 and 257.80 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 452.19 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/452.19 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 452.19 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 116,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,574.58/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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