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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 681.75 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 681.75 and 223.16 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 681.75 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/681.75 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 681.75 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 152,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,139.33/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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