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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 623.35 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 623.35 and 255.22 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 623.35 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/623.35 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 623.35 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 159,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,090.15/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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