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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.16 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.16 and 148.59 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.16 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.16 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.16 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 67,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,482.89/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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