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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 622.82 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 622.82 and 244.32 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 622.82 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/622.82 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 622.82 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 152,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,163.05/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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