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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 451.69 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 451.69 and 258.59 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 451.69 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/451.69 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 451.69 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 116,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,803.00/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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