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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 454.16 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 454.16 and 148.85 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 454.16 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/454.16 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 454.16 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 67,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,601.72/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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