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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 684.20 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 684.20 and 224.78 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 684.20 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/684.20 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 684.20 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 153,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,790.35/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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