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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 682.99 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 682.99 and 147.22 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 682.99 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/682.99 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 682.99 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 100,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,551.55/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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