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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 676.43 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 676.43 and 216.90 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 676.43 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/676.43 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 676.43 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 146,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,717.67/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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