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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 421.29 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 421.29 and 258.82 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 421.29 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/421.29 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 421.29 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 109,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,038.28/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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