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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 683.50 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 683.50 and 224.54 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 683.50 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/683.50 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 683.50 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 153,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,469.11/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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