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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 449.65 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 449.65 and 223.30 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 449.65 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/449.65 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 449.65 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 100,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,406.85/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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