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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 449.15 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 449.15 and 222.42 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 449.15 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/449.15 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 449.15 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 99,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,898.83/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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