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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.48 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.48 and 145.70 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.48 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.48 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.48 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 65,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,489.24/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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