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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 449.73 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 449.73 and 223.34 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 449.73 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/449.73 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 449.73 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 100,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,440.45/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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