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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 680.12 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 680.12 and 222.36 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 680.12 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/680.12 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 680.12 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 151,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231.48/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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