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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 448.80 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 448.80 and 145.28 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 448.80 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/448.80 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 448.80 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 65,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201.66/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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