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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 453.13 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 453.13 and 148.30 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 453.13 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/453.13 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 453.13 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 67,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,197.68/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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