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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 678.78 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 678.78 and 221.74 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 678.78 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/678.78 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 678.78 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 150,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,510.98/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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