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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 449.52 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 449.52 and 145.55 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 449.52 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/449.52 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 449.52 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 65,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,425.39/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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