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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 684.27 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 684.27 and 225.37 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 684.27 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/684.27 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 684.27 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 154,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,216.71/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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