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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 683.76 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 683.76 and 224.96 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 683.76 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/683.76 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 683.76 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 153,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,818.65/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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