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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 678.05 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 678.05 and 220.83 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 678.05 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/678.05 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 678.05 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 149,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,732.68/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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