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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 683.12 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 683.12 and 224.15 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 683.12 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/683.12 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 683.12 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 153,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,121.07/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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