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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 675.24 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 675.24 and 222 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 675.24 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/675.24 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 675.24 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 149,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,903.28/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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