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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 415.38 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 415.38 and 235.52 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 415.38 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/415.38 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 415.38 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 97,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,830.30/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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