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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.19, 679.40 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.19, 679.40 and 221.93 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.19 : 679.40 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.19/679.40 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.19x = 679.40 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.19x = 150,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,779.83/453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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