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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.47, 448.82 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.47, 448.82 and 145.09 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.47 : 448.82 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.47/448.82 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.47x = 448.82 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.47x = 65,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,119.29/299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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