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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 682.29 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 682.29 and 223.68 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 682.29 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/682.29 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 682.29 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 152,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,614.63/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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