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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 679.76 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 679.76 and 222.02 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 679.76 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/679.76 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 679.76 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 150,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,915.81/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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