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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.77, 685.31 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.77, 685.31 and 225.82 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.77 : 685.31 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.77/685.31 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.77x = 685.31 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.77x = 154,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,756.70/456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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