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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 683.55 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 683.55 and 250.22 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 683.55 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/683.55 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 683.55 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 171,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,034.46/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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