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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 679.94 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 679.94 and 222.56 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 679.94 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/679.94 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 679.94 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 151,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,327.45/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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