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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 454.49 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 454.49 and 148.83 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 454.49 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/454.49 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 454.49 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 67,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,641.75/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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