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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 453.44 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 453.44 and 148.16 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 453.44 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/453.44 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 453.44 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 67,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,179.40/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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