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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 684.40 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 684.40 and 228 is: 342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 684.40 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/684.40 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 684.40 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 156,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,043.20/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.08

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