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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 423.84 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 423.84 and 258.72 is: 356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 423.84 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/423.84 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 423.84 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 109,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,655.88/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.40

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