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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 454.79 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 454.79 and 148.99 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 454.79 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/454.79 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 454.79 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 67,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,758.83/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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