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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 682.89 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 682.89 and 147.10 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 682.89 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/682.89 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 682.89 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 100,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,453.12/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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