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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.09 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.09 and 147.88 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.09 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.09 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.09 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 67,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,001.52/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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