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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 448.76 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 448.76 and 145.24 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 448.76 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/448.76 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 448.76 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 65,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,177.14/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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