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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 622.92 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 622.92 and 244.40 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 622.92 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/622.92 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 622.92 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 152,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,237.31/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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