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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.01, 454.36 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.01, 454.36 and 148.87 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.01 : 454.36 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.01/454.36 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.01x = 454.36 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.01x = 67,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,640.57/303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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