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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 421.80 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 421.80 and 300.60 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 421.80 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/421.80 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 421.80 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 126,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,793.08/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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