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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 452.94 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 452.94 and 259.39 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 452.94 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/452.94 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 452.94 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 117,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,488.11/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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