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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.37 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.37 and 148.05 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.37 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.37 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.37 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 101,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,320.98/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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