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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 453.41 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 453.41 and 148.32 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 453.41 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/453.41 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 453.41 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 67,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.77/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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