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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 449.78 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 449.78 and 145.67 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 449.78 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/449.78 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 449.78 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 65,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,518.72/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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