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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.57 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.57 and 148.96 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.57 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.57 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.57 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 67,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.50/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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