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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 682.25 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 682.25 and 223.74 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 682.25 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/682.25 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 682.25 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 152,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,645.50/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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