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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 682.48 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 682.48 and 146.88 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 682.48 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/682.48 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 682.48 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 100,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,242.66/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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