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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 448.64 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 448.64 and 145.02 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 448.64 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/448.64 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 448.64 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 65,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,063.27/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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