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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.57, 680.91 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.57, 680.91 and 222.76 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.57 : 680.91 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.57/680.91 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.57x = 680.91 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.57x = 151,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,679.51/454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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