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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.94 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.94 and 224.15 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.94 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.94 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.94 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 153,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,081.59/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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