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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 680.87 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 680.87 and 225.75 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 680.87 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/680.87 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 680.87 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 153,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,705.27/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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