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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 684.20 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 684.20 and 148.00 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 684.20 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/684.20 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 684.20 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 101,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,262.63/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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