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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 684.03 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 684.03 and 224.84 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 684.03 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/684.03 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 684.03 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 153,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,797.31/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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