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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 454.28 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 454.28 and 148.56 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 454.28 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/454.28 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 454.28 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 67,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,487.84/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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