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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.81 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.81 and 147.07 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.81 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.81 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.81 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 100,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,418.34/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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