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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 622.88 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 622.88 and 252.21 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 622.88 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/622.88 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 622.88 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 157,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,095.08/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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