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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.63, 678.47 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.63, 678.47 and 221.04 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.63 : 678.47 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.63/678.47 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.63x = 678.47 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.63x = 149,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,967.90/452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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