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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 449.66 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 449.66 and 145.67 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 449.66 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/449.66 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 449.66 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 65,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,501.97/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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