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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 678.30 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 678.30 and 221.08 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 678.30 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/678.30 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 678.30 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 149,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,958.56/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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