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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 683.67 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 683.67 and 224.48 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 683.67 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/683.67 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 683.67 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 153,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,470.24/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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