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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 680.66 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 680.66 and 222.51 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 680.66 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/680.66 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 680.66 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 151,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,453.66/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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