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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 680.25 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 680.25 and 222.16 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 680.25 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/680.25 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 680.25 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 151,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,124.34/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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