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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 684.72 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 684.72 and 225.63 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 684.72 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/684.72 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 684.72 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 154,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,493.37/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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