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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 680.90 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 680.90 and 223.31 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 680.90 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/680.90 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 680.90 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 152,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,051.78/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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