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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 450.95 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 450.95 and 223.23 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 450.95 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/450.95 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 450.95 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 100,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,665.57/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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