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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 679.27 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 679.27 and 221.94 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 679.27 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/679.27 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 679.27 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 150,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,757.18/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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