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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 682.58 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 682.58 and 227 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 682.58 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/682.58 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 682.58 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 154,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,945.66/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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