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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 414.30 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 414.30 and 175.92 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 414.30 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/414.30 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 414.30 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 72,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,883.66/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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