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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 623.18 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 623.18 and 255.16 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 623.18 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/623.18 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 623.18 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 159,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,006.22/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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