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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.82 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.82 and 145.26 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.82 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.82 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.82 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 65,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,195.59/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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