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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 681.15 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 681.15 and 222.86 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 681.15 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/681.15 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 681.15 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 151,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,797.68/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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