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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 679.68 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 679.68 and 222.03 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 679.68 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/679.68 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 679.68 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 150,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,909.35/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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