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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 453.33 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 453.33 and 148.10 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 453.33 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/453.33 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 453.33 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 67,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,135.91/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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