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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 414.27 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 414.27 and 233.57 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 414.27 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/414.27 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 414.27 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 96,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,761.04/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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