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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 677.03 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 677.03 and 220.25 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 677.03 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/677.03 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 677.03 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 149,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,111.37/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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