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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 455.99 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 455.99 and 258.23 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 455.99 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/455.99 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 455.99 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 117,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,750.30/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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