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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 448.30 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 448.30 and 144.94 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 448.30 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/448.30 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 448.30 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 64,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,976.60/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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