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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 448.63 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 448.63 and 144.55 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 448.63 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/448.63 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 448.63 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 64,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,849.47/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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