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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 679.82 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 679.82 and 222.56 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 679.82 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/679.82 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 679.82 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 151,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,300.74/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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