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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 415.26 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 415.26 and 223.92 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 415.26 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/415.26 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 415.26 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 92,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,985.02/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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