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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 449.10 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 449.10 and 145.30 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 449.10 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/449.10 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 449.10 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 65,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254.23/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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