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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 451.62 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 451.62 and 222.90 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 451.62 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/451.62 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 451.62 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 100,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,666.10/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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