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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 450.33 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 450.33 and 146.15 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 450.33 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/450.33 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 450.33 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 65,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,814.62/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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