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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 452.10 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 452.10 and 258.18 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 452.10 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/452.10 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 452.10 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 116,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,723.18/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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