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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 427.11 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 427.11 and 300.24 is: 413.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 427.11 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/427.11 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 427.11 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 128,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,235.51/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.92

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