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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.16 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.16 and 219.83 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.16 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.16 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.16 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 148,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,635.77/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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