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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.36, 681.36 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.36, 681.36 and 223.12 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.36 : 681.36 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.36/681.36 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.36x = 681.36 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.36x = 152,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,025.04/454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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