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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.00, 683.98 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.00, 683.98 and 224.81 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.00 : 683.98 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.00/683.98 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.00x = 683.98 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.00x = 153,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,764.13/456.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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