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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.65, 413.97 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.65, 413.97 and 237.28 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.65 : 413.97 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.65/413.97 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.65x = 413.97 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.65x = 98,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,225.62/299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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