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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 683.88 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 683.88 and 224.88 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 683.88 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/683.88 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 683.88 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 153,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,787.53/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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