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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 454.32 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 454.32 and 148.78 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 454.32 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/454.32 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 454.32 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 67,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593.73/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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