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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 413.87 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 413.87 and 237.78 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 413.87 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/413.87 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 413.87 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 98,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,410.01/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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