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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 683.83 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 683.83 and 224.69 is: 337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 683.83 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/683.83 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 683.83 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 153,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,649.76/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.08

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