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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 680.90 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 680.90 and 223.29 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 680.90 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/680.90 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 680.90 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 152,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,037.04/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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