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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 453.84 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 453.84 and 148.60 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 453.84 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/453.84 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 453.84 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 67,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,440.62/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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