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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 448.41 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 448.41 and 144.81 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 448.41 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/448.41 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 448.41 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 64,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,934.25/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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