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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 449.88 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 449.88 and 223.42 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 449.88 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/449.88 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 449.88 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 100,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,512.19/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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