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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 450.63 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 450.63 and 146.22 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 450.63 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/450.63 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 450.63 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 65,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,891.12/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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