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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 452.94 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 452.94 and 148.47 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 452.94 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/452.94 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 452.94 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 67,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,248.00/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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