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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 681.72 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 681.72 and 220.73 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 681.72 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/681.72 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 681.72 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 150,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,472.65/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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