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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 684.84 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 684.84 and 148.50 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 684.84 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/684.84 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 684.84 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 101,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,698.74/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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