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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 684 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 684 and 224.90 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 684 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/684 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 684 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 153,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,828.18/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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