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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 683.14 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 683.14 and 224.27 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 683.14 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/683.14 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 683.14 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 153,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,206.69/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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