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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 682.34 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 682.34 and 224.04 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 682.34 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/682.34 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 682.34 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 152,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,871.45/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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