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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 680.26 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 680.26 and 222.58 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 680.26 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/680.26 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 680.26 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 151,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,412.27/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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