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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 450.69 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 450.69 and 223.37 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 450.69 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/450.69 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 450.69 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 100,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,669.22/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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