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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 414.93 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 414.93 and 235.54 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 414.93 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/414.93 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 414.93 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 97,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,732.61/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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