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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.34, 684.51 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.34, 684.51 and 148.09 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.34 : 684.51 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.34/684.51 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.34x = 684.51 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.34x = 101,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,369.09/456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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