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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 677.22 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 677.22 and 208.12 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 677.22 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/677.22 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 677.22 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 140,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,943.03/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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