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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.54, 683.35 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.54, 683.35 and 221.21 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.54 : 683.35 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.54/683.35 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.54x = 683.35 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.54x = 151,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,165.01/455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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