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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 682.91 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 682.91 and 224.33 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 682.91 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/682.91 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 682.91 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 153,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,193.22/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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