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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 450.63 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 450.63 and 223.92 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 450.63 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/450.63 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 450.63 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 100,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,905.07/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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