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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.66, 623.33 and 255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.66, 623.33 and 255.19 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.66 : 623.33 = 255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.66/623.33 = 255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.66x = 623.33 × 255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.66x = 159,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,067.58/451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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