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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 452.22 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 452.22 and 259.44 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 452.22 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/452.22 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 452.22 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 117,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,323.96/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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