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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 456.07 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 456.07 and 258.25 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 456.07 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/456.07 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 456.07 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 117,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,778.29/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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