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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 684.56 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 684.56 and 225.26 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 684.56 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/684.56 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 684.56 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 154,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,199.44/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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