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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 454.01 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 454.01 and 148.79 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 454.01 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/454.01 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 454.01 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 67,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,549.13/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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