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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 681.46 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 681.46 and 223.29 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 681.46 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/681.46 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 681.46 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 152,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,160.09/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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