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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 678 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 678 and 148 is: 222

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 678 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/678 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 678 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 100,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,344/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222

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