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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.71, 449.52 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.71, 449.52 and 145.50 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.71 : 449.52 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.71/449.52 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.71x = 449.52 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.71x = 65,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,405.16/299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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