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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 680.55 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 680.55 and 222.50 is: 333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 680.55 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/680.55 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 680.55 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 151,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,422.38/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.81

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