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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.45, 676.23 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.45, 676.23 and 208.18 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.45 : 676.23 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.45/676.23 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.45x = 676.23 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.45x = 140,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,777.56/451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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