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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 449.26 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 449.26 and 145.46 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 449.26 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/449.26 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 449.26 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 65,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,349.36/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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