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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 676.49 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 676.49 and 220.08 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 676.49 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/676.49 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 676.49 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 148,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,881.92/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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