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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 679.98 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 679.98 and 222.24 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 679.98 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/679.98 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 679.98 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 151,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,118.76/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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