Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 450.08 and 224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 300.16, 450.08 and 224 is: 335.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300.16 : 450.08 = 224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300.16/450.08 = 224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300.16x = 450.08 × 224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300.16x = 100,817.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,817.92/300.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335.88
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