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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 453.72 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 453.72 and 259.48 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 453.72 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/453.72 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 453.72 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 117,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,731.27/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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