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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 452.44 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 452.44 and 259.10 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 452.44 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/452.44 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 452.44 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 117,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,223.65/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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