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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 684.19 and 225.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 684.19 and 225.00 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 684.19 = 225.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/684.19 = 225.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 684.19 × 225.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 153,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,938.20/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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