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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 413.04 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 413.04 and 237.27 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 413.04 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/413.04 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 413.04 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 98,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,002.00/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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