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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 683.76 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 683.76 and 224.68 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 683.76 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/683.76 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 683.76 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 153,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,627.20/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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