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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 685.23 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 685.23 and 225.63 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 685.23 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/685.23 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 685.23 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 154,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,608.44/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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