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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 682.31 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 682.31 and 249.89 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 682.31 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/682.31 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 682.31 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 170,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,499.66/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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