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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.29 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.29 and 148.70 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.29 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.29 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.29 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 67,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,404.22/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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