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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.80, 454.33 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.80, 454.33 and 148.68 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.80 : 454.33 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.80/454.33 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.80x = 454.33 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.80x = 67,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,549.41/302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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