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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 680.21 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 680.21 and 222.33 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 680.21 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/680.21 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 680.21 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 151,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,232.07/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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