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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 413.87 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 413.87 and 237.85 is: 328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 413.87 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/413.87 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 413.87 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 98,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438.98/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.38

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