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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 683.89 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 683.89 and 212.22 is: 318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 683.89 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/683.89 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 683.89 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 145,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,130.66/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.60

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