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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 685.07 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 685.07 and 225.68 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 685.07 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/685.07 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 685.07 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 154,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605.47/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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