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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 451.20 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 451.20 and 223.83 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 451.20 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/451.20 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 451.20 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 100,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,992.10/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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