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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 678.36 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 678.36 and 220.94 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 678.36 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/678.36 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 678.36 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 149,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,874.31/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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