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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 676.62 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 676.62 and 220.32 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 676.62 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/676.62 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 676.62 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 149,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,072.92/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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