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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 453.08 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 453.08 and 148.05 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 453.08 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/453.08 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 453.08 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 67,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077.75/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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