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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 414.94 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 414.94 and 259.46 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 414.94 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/414.94 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 414.94 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 107,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,660.33/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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