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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 678.24 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 678.24 and 224 is: 336

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 678.24 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/678.24 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 678.24 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 151,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,925.76/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336

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