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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 682.08 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 682.08 and 223.62 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 682.08 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/682.08 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 682.08 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 152,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,526.73/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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