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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 685 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 685 and 148.36 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 685 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/685 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 685 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 101,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,626.60/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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