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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 418.55 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 418.55 and 259.17 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 418.55 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/418.55 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 418.55 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 108,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,475.60/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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