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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 683.98 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 683.98 and 225.08 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 683.98 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/683.98 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 683.98 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 153,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,950.22/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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