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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 414.41 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 414.41 and 175.89 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 414.41 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/414.41 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 414.41 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 72,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,891.01/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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