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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 413.86 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 413.86 and 237.89 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 413.86 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/413.86 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 413.86 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 98,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,453.16/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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