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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 681.48 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 681.48 and 223.10 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 681.48 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/681.48 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 681.48 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 152,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,038.19/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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