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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 682.26 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 682.26 and 223.68 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 682.26 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/682.26 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 682.26 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 152,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,607.92/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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