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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 413.28 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 413.28 and 236.78 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 413.28 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/413.28 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 413.28 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 97,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,855.25/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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