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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 681.44 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 681.44 and 223.56 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 681.44 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/681.44 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 681.44 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 152,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,342.73/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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