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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.49 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.49 and 223.97 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.49 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.49 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.49 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 152,857.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,857.29/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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