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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.46 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.46 and 146.41 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.46 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.46 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.46 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 65,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,950.91/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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