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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 685.14 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 685.14 and 225.92 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 685.14 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/685.14 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 685.14 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 154,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,786.83/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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