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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 454.34 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 454.34 and 146.62 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 454.34 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/454.34 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 454.34 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 66,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,614.56/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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