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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 679.30 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 679.30 and 221.81 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 679.30 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/679.30 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 679.30 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 150,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,671.58/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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