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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.42, 448.49 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.42, 448.49 and 145.11 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.42 : 448.49 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.42/448.49 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.42x = 448.49 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.42x = 65,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079.66/299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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