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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 682.97 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 682.97 and 147.15 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 682.97 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/682.97 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 682.97 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 100,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,498.30/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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