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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 424.98 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 424.98 and 259.01 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 424.98 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/424.98 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 424.98 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 110,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,071.94/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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