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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 683.18 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 683.18 and 224.48 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 683.18 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/683.18 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 683.18 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 153,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,356.83/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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