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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.80 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.80 and 223.56 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.80 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.80 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.80 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 100,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,780.57/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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