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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 449.10 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 449.10 and 145.44 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 449.10 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/449.10 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 449.10 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 65,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,315.14/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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