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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 678.86 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 678.86 and 221.51 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 678.86 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/678.86 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 678.86 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 150,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,373.17/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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