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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 685.16 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 685.16 and 225.59 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 685.16 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/685.16 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 685.16 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 154,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,564.12/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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