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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 679.18 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 679.18 and 222.55 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 679.18 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/679.18 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 679.18 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 151,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,151.51/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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