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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 680.31 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 680.31 and 222.38 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 680.31 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/680.31 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 680.31 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 151,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,283.94/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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