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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 415.08 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 415.08 and 235.08 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 415.08 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/415.08 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 415.08 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 97,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,577.01/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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