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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 623.38 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 623.38 and 255.25 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 623.38 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/623.38 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 623.38 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 159,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,117.75/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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