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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 623.31 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 623.31 and 255.20 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 623.31 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/623.31 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 623.31 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 159,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,065.60/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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