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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 678.22 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 678.22 and 243.27 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 678.22 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/678.22 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 678.22 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 164,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,989.97/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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