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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 450.87 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 450.87 and 223.49 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 450.87 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/450.87 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 450.87 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 100,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,762.68/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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