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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 676.68 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 676.68 and 220.01 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 676.68 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/676.68 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 676.68 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 148,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,873.25/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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