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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 685.18 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 685.18 and 225.91 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 685.18 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/685.18 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 685.18 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 154,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,792.72/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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