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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.70 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.70 and 145.12 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.70 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.70 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.70 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 65,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.34/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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