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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.43 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.43 and 222.84 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.43 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.43 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.43 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 100,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,373.26/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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