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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 423.60 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 423.60 and 258.01 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 423.60 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/423.60 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 423.60 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 109,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,293.04/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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