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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 678.18 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 678.18 and 220.70 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 678.18 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/678.18 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 678.18 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 149,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,674.33/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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