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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 683.09 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 683.09 and 224.19 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 683.09 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/683.09 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 683.09 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 153,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,140.83/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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