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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.80 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.80 and 148.57 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.80 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.80 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.80 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 67,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421.07/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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