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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 681.71 and 223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 681.71 and 223.21 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 681.71 = 223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/681.71 = 223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 681.71 × 223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 152,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,163.34/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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