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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 682.44 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 682.44 and 223.89 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 682.44 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/682.44 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 682.44 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 152,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,791.49/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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