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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.45 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.45 and 146.49 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.45 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.45 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.45 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 65,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,986.42/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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