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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 415.23 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 415.23 and 235.98 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 415.23 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/415.23 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 415.23 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 97,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,985.98/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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