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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 454.68 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 454.68 and 148.87 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 454.68 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/454.68 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 454.68 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 67,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,688.21/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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