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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 681.66 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 681.66 and 223.23 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 681.66 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/681.66 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 681.66 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 152,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,166.96/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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