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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.29, 453.02 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.29, 453.02 and 147.92 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.29 : 453.02 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.29/453.02 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.29x = 453.02 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.29x = 67,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007.71/302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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