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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 684.05 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 684.05 and 224.91 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 684.05 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/684.05 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 684.05 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 153,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,848.56/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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