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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 683.46 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 683.46 and 224.28 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 683.46 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/683.46 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 683.46 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 153,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,286.41/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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