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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 414.30 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 414.30 and 175.91 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 414.30 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/414.30 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 414.30 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 72,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,877.44/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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