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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 679.69 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 679.69 and 221.83 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 679.69 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/679.69 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 679.69 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 150,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,775.63/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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