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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 448.80 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 448.80 and 145.19 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 448.80 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/448.80 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 448.80 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 65,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,158.67/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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