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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 449.03 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 449.03 and 145.22 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 449.03 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/449.03 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 449.03 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 65,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,206.25/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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