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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 454.03 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 454.03 and 148.65 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 454.03 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/454.03 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 454.03 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 67,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,490.54/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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