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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 448.20 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 448.20 and 144.71 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 448.20 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/448.20 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 448.20 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 64,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,856.78/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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