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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 449.66 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 449.66 and 145.81 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 449.66 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/449.66 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 449.66 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 65,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,565.85/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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