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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 413.97 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 413.97 and 234.73 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 413.97 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/413.97 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 413.97 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 97,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,171.18/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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