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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 453.02 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 453.02 and 148.02 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 453.02 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/453.02 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 453.02 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 67,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,056.02/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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