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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 680.22 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 680.22 and 222.35 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 680.22 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/680.22 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 680.22 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 151,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,243.52/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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