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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.70 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.70 and 148.37 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.70 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.70 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.70 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 101,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,585.14/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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