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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459.54 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459.54 and 258.12 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459.54 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459.54 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459.54 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 118,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,616.46/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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