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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 413.84 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 413.84 and 234.60 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 413.84 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/413.84 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 413.84 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 97,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,086.86/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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