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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 414.41 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 414.41 and 174.28 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 414.41 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/414.41 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 414.41 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 72,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,224.86/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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