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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.21 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.21 and 234.75 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.21 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.21 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.21 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 97,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,235.80/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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