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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.67 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.67 and 148.44 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.67 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.67 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.67 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 67,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,342.77/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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