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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 679.44 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 679.44 and 221.65 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 679.44 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/679.44 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 679.44 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 150,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,599.58/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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