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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 451.45 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 451.45 and 257.88 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 451.45 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/451.45 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 451.45 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 116,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,419.93/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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