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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 622.40 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 622.40 and 244.02 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 622.40 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/622.40 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 622.40 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 151,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,874.94/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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