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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 682.88 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 682.88 and 147.11 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 682.88 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/682.88 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 682.88 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 100,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,458.48/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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