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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 683.34 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 683.34 and 147.49 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 683.34 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/683.34 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 683.34 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 100,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,785.82/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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