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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 425.61 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 425.61 and 259.17 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 425.61 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/425.61 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 425.61 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 110,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,305.34/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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