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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 451 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 451 and 146.48 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 451 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/451 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 451 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 66,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,062.48/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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