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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 680.25 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 680.25 and 222.29 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 680.25 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/680.25 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 680.25 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 151,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,212.77/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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