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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.65 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.65 and 223.70 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.65 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.65 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.65 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 101,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,034.11/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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