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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 685.07 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 685.07 and 148.48 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 685.07 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/685.07 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 685.07 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 101,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,719.19/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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