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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.05, 676.71 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.05, 676.71 and 220.20 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.05 : 676.71 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.05/676.71 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.05x = 676.71 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.05x = 149,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,011.54/451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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