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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 414.72 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 414.72 and 223.20 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 414.72 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/414.72 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 414.72 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 92,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,565.50/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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