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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.31, 682.71 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.31, 682.71 and 147.09 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.31 : 682.71 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.31/682.71 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.31x = 682.71 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.31x = 100,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,419.81/455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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