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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 683.66 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 683.66 and 224.56 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 683.66 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/683.66 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 683.66 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 153,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,522.69/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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