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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 682.17 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 682.17 and 223.75 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 682.17 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/682.17 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 682.17 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 152,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,635.54/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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