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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.58 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.58 and 223.93 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.58 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.58 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.58 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 100,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,898.38/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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