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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 449.01 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 449.01 and 145.15 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 449.01 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/449.01 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 449.01 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 65,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,172.68/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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