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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 677.07 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 677.07 and 220.20 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 677.07 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/677.07 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 677.07 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 149,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,090.81/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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