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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 682.39 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 682.39 and 224.29 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 682.39 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/682.39 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 682.39 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 153,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,053.25/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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