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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 683.02 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 683.02 and 224.22 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 683.02 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/683.02 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 683.02 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 153,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,147.30/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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