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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 448.23 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 448.23 and 145.05 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 448.23 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/448.23 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 448.23 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 65,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,015.76/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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