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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 450.34 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 450.34 and 146.16 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 450.34 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/450.34 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 450.34 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 65,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,821.33/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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