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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 453.20 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 453.20 and 148.23 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 453.20 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/453.20 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 453.20 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 67,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177.09/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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