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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 680.62 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 680.62 and 222.59 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 680.62 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/680.62 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 680.62 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 151,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,499.21/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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