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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 453.84 and 258.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 453.84 and 258.81 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 453.84 = 258.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/453.84 = 258.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 453.84 × 258.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 117,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,458.33/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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