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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 451.09 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 451.09 and 223.33 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 451.09 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/451.09 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 451.09 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 100,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,739.67/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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