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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.16 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.16 and 148 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.16 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.16 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.16 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 66,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623.68/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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