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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 426.06 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 426.06 and 259.08 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 426.06 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/426.06 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 426.06 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 110,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,383.62/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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