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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 678.21 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 678.21 and 221.29 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 678.21 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/678.21 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 678.21 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 150,081.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,081.09/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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