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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 453.77 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 453.77 and 148.61 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 453.77 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/453.77 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 453.77 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 67,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,434.02/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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