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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 684.39 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 684.39 and 225.33 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 684.39 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/684.39 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 684.39 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 154,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,213.60/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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