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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.90 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.90 and 223.35 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.90 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.90 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.90 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 100,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,485.17/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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