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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 678.53 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 678.53 and 221.10 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 678.53 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/678.53 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 678.53 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 150,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,022.98/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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