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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 678.15 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 678.15 and 220.95 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 678.15 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/678.15 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 678.15 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 149,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,837.24/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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