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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 684.54 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 684.54 and 148.23 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 684.54 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/684.54 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 684.54 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 101,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,469.36/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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