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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.68 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.68 and 148.37 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.68 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.68 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.68 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 67,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,309.49/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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