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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.89 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.89 and 144.49 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.89 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.89 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.89 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 65,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,149.10/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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