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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 682.17 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 682.17 and 223.73 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 682.17 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/682.17 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 682.17 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 152,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,618.48/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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