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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.22, 683.92 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.22, 683.92 and 224.97 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.22 : 683.92 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.22/683.92 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.22x = 683.92 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.22x = 153,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,861.48/456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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