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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 679.40 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 679.40 and 222.31 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 679.40 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/679.40 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 679.40 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 151,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,037.41/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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