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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 453.81 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 453.81 and 148.83 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 453.81 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/453.81 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 453.81 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 67,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,540.54/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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