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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 676.55 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 676.55 and 220.12 is: 329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 676.55 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/676.55 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 676.55 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 148,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,921.04/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.86

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