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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.50, 683.22 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.50, 683.22 and 147.27 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.50 : 683.22 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.50/683.22 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.50x = 683.22 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.50x = 100,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,617.81/455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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