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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 677.36 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 677.36 and 220.32 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 677.36 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/677.36 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 677.36 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 149,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,231.47/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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