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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 680.84 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 680.84 and 223.04 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 680.84 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/680.84 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 680.84 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 151,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,854.55/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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