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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 684.18 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 684.18 and 148.02 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 684.18 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/684.18 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 684.18 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 101,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,272.32/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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