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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 681.51 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 681.51 and 146.24 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 681.51 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/681.51 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 681.51 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 99,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,663.72/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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