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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 449.16 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 449.16 and 145.43 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 449.16 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/449.16 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 449.16 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 65,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,319.09/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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