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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 679.39 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 679.39 and 221.81 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 679.39 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/679.39 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 679.39 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 150,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,694.94/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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