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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.20, 684.23 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.20, 684.23 and 148.08 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.20 : 684.23 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.20/684.23 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.20x = 684.23 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.20x = 101,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,318.03/456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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