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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 413.37 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 413.37 and 234.84 is: 323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 413.37 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/413.37 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 413.37 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 97,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,075.81/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.10

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