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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 414.15 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 414.15 and 237.21 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 414.15 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/414.15 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 414.15 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 98,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,240.41/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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