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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.15, 679.76 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.15, 679.76 and 222.16 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.15 : 679.76 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.15/679.76 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.15x = 679.76 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.15x = 151,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,015.48/453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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