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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 623.16 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 623.16 and 255.08 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 623.16 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/623.16 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 623.16 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 158,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,957.21/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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