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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 449.76 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 449.76 and 223.41 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 449.76 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/449.76 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 449.76 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 100,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,480.88/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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