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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 676.48 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 676.48 and 220.08 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 676.48 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/676.48 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 676.48 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 148,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,879.72/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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