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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.45, 683.28 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.45, 683.28 and 147.32 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.45 : 683.28 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.45/683.28 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.45x = 683.28 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.45x = 100,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,660.81/455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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