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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 414.24 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 414.24 and 235.04 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 414.24 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/414.24 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 414.24 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 97,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,362.97/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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