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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 686.85 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 686.85 and 223.73 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 686.85 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/686.85 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 686.85 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 153,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,665.52/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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