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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.45 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.45 and 234.84 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.45 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.45 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.45 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 97,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,329.44/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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