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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453.08 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453.08 and 148.24 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453.08 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453.08 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453.08 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 67,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,164.58/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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