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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 682.02 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 682.02 and 223.31 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 682.02 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/682.02 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 682.02 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 152,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,298.48/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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