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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 678.53 and 221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 678.53 and 221.23 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 678.53 = 221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/678.53 = 221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 678.53 × 221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 150,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,106.69/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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