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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.86, 685.50 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.86, 685.50 and 225.74 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.86 : 685.50 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.86/685.50 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.86x = 685.50 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.86x = 154,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,744.77/456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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