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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 677.97 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 677.97 and 221.10 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 677.97 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/677.97 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 677.97 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 149,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,899.17/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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