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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 684.63 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 684.63 and 225.16 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 684.63 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/684.63 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 684.63 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 154,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,151.29/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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