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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 681.27 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 681.27 and 222.81 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 681.27 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/681.27 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 681.27 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 151,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,793.77/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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