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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 450 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 450 and 223.57 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 450 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/450 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 450 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 100,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,606.50/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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