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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 414.30 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 414.30 and 175.87 is: 242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 414.30 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/414.30 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 414.30 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 72,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862.94/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.69

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