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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 413.84 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 413.84 and 234.72 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 413.84 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/413.84 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 413.84 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 97,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,136.52/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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