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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 683.23 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 683.23 and 147.37 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 683.23 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/683.23 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 683.23 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 100,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,687.61/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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