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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.94 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.94 and 235.12 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.94 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.94 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.94 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 97,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,559.52/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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