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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 679.50 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 679.50 and 222.11 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 679.50 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/679.50 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 679.50 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 150,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,920.35/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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