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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 415.53 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 415.53 and 259.86 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 415.53 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/415.53 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 415.53 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 107,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,979.63/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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