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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 682.86 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 682.86 and 224.12 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 682.86 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/682.86 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 682.86 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 153,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,042.58/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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