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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 679.74 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 679.74 and 222.12 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 679.74 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/679.74 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 679.74 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 150,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,983.85/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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