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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 417.82 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 417.82 and 259.19 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 417.82 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/417.82 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 417.82 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 108,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,294.77/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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