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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 681.72 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 681.72 and 223.35 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 681.72 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/681.72 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 681.72 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 152,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,262.16/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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