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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.21, 685.54 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.21, 685.54 and 225.59 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.21 : 685.54 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.21/685.54 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.21x = 685.54 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.21x = 154,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,650.97/457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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