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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 454.79 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 454.79 and 148.96 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 454.79 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/454.79 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 454.79 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 67,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,745.52/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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