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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 676.74 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 676.74 and 223 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 676.74 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/676.74 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 676.74 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 150,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,913.02/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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