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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 681.55 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 681.55 and 146.22 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 681.55 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/681.55 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 681.55 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 99,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,656.24/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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