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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.29, 453.47 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.29, 453.47 and 148.22 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.29 : 453.47 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.29/453.47 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.29x = 453.47 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.29x = 67,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214.26/302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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