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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 453.22 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 453.22 and 148.05 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 453.22 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/453.22 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 453.22 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 67,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100.54/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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