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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 448.98 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 448.98 and 145.40 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 448.98 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/448.98 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 448.98 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 65,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,281.69/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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