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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 448.71 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 448.71 and 145.08 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 448.71 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/448.71 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 448.71 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 65,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,098.85/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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