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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 453.45 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 453.45 and 148.26 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 453.45 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/453.45 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 453.45 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 67,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228.50/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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