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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 683.13 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 683.13 and 224.16 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 683.13 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/683.13 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 683.13 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 153,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,130.42/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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