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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 681.64 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 681.64 and 223.82 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 681.64 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/681.64 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 681.64 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 152,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,564.66/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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