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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 683.68 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 683.68 and 224.33 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 683.68 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/683.68 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 683.68 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 153,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,368.81/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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