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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 677.98 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 677.98 and 221.08 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 677.98 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/677.98 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 677.98 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 149,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,887.82/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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