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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.52 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.52 and 258.46 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.52 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.52 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.52 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 116,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,958.32/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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