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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 682.38 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 682.38 and 224.68 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 682.38 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/682.38 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 682.38 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 153,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,317.14/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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