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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 677.12 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 677.12 and 220.37 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 677.12 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/677.12 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 677.12 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 149,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,212.45/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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