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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 623.16 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 623.16 and 244.56 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 623.16 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/623.16 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 623.16 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 152,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,400.96/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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