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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.43 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.43 and 235.27 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.43 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.43 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.43 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 97,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,738.22/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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