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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 450.12 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 450.12 and 223.14 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 450.12 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/450.12 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 450.12 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 100,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,439.78/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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