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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 679.77 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 679.77 and 221.67 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 679.77 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/679.77 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 679.77 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 150,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,684.62/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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