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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 679.49 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 679.49 and 221.97 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 679.49 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/679.49 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 679.49 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 150,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,828.67/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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