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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 681.37 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 681.37 and 223.42 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 681.37 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/681.37 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 681.37 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 152,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,231.69/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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