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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 450.71 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 450.71 and 223.08 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 450.71 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/450.71 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 450.71 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 100,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,542.69/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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