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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 453.48 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 453.48 and 148.14 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 453.48 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/453.48 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 453.48 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 67,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175.52/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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