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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 452.21 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 452.21 and 258.38 is: 386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 452.21 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/452.21 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 452.21 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 116,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,840.40/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.94

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