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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 684.36 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 684.36 and 225.12 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 684.36 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/684.36 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 684.36 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 154,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,063.12/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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