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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 679.43 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 679.43 and 221.65 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 679.43 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/679.43 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 679.43 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 150,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,592.26/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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