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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 684.21 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 684.21 and 148.06 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 684.21 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/684.21 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 684.21 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 101,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,303.39/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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