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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.37, 450.52 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.37, 450.52 and 223.45 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.37 : 450.52 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.37/450.52 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.37x = 450.52 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.37x = 100,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,667.57/300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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