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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 682.49 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 682.49 and 223.85 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 682.49 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/682.49 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 682.49 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 152,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,770.85/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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