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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 454.31 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 454.31 and 148.79 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 454.31 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/454.31 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 454.31 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 67,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598.29/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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