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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.24, 678.27 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.24, 678.27 and 220.90 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.24 : 678.27 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.24/678.27 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.24x = 678.27 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.24x = 149,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,829.84/452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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