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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.57, 682.37 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.57, 682.37 and 223.97 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.57 : 682.37 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.57/682.37 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.57x = 682.37 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.57x = 152,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,825.88/455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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