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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 453.70 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 453.70 and 146.44 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 453.70 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/453.70 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 453.70 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 66,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439.83/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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