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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 682.47 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 682.47 and 146.83 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 682.47 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/682.47 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 682.47 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 100,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,208.04/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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