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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.49, 682.16 and 223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.49, 682.16 and 223.51 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.49 : 682.16 = 223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.49/682.16 = 223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.49x = 682.16 × 223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.49x = 152,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,469.58/454.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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