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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.69 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.69 and 148.50 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.69 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.69 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.69 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 67,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372.97/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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