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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 449.55 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 449.55 and 145.53 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 449.55 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/449.55 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 449.55 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 65,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,423.01/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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