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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 679.05 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 679.05 and 221.43 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 679.05 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/679.05 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 679.05 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 150,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,362.04/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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