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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 448.90 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 448.90 and 145.23 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 448.90 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/448.90 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 448.90 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 65,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,194.62/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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