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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.35, 453.37 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.35, 453.37 and 148.04 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.35 : 453.37 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.35/453.37 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.35x = 453.37 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.35x = 67,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,117.29/302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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