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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 413.41 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 413.41 and 237.50 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 413.41 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/413.41 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 413.41 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 98,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184.88/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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