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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 414.40 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 414.40 and 176.07 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 414.40 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/414.40 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 414.40 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 72,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,963.41/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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