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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 453.60 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 453.60 and 259.20 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 453.60 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/453.60 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 453.60 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 117,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,573.12/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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