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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.51, 678.29 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.51, 678.29 and 221.09 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.51 : 678.29 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.51/678.29 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.51x = 678.29 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.51x = 149,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,960.30/452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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