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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 677.92 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 677.92 and 220.76 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 677.92 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/677.92 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 677.92 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 149,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,657.62/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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