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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 623.22 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 623.22 and 244.61 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 623.22 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/623.22 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 623.22 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 152,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,445.84/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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