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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 413.22 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 413.22 and 237.34 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 413.22 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/413.22 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 413.22 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 98,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,073.63/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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