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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 679.94 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 679.94 and 223.05 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 679.94 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/679.94 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 679.94 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 151,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,659.50/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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