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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 449.83 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 449.83 and 146.12 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 449.83 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/449.83 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 449.83 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 65,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,729.16/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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