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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 682.72 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 682.72 and 224.20 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 682.72 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/682.72 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 682.72 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 153,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,065.82/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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