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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.45, 682.92 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.45, 682.92 and 223.84 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.45 : 682.92 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.45/682.92 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.45x = 682.92 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.45x = 152,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,864.81/455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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