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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 453.06 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 453.06 and 147.90 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 453.06 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/453.06 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 453.06 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 67,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007.57/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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