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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 682.02 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 682.02 and 223.66 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 682.02 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/682.02 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 682.02 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 152,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,541.45/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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