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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 453.40 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 453.40 and 148.04 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 453.40 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/453.40 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 453.40 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 67,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121.34/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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