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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 678.17 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 678.17 and 221.33 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 678.17 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/678.17 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 678.17 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 150,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,101.61/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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