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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 679.37 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 679.37 and 221.90 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 679.37 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/679.37 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 679.37 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 150,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,747.70/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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