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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 683.85 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 683.85 and 224.64 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 683.85 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/683.85 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 683.85 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 153,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,620.06/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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