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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 414.48 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 414.48 and 237.66 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 414.48 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/414.48 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 414.48 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 98,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,505.32/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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