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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 682.88 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 682.88 and 147.07 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 682.88 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/682.88 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 682.88 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 100,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,431.16/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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