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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 680.12 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 680.12 and 222.14 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 680.12 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/680.12 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 680.12 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 151,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,080.75/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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