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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 677.98 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 677.98 and 208.22 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 677.98 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/677.98 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 677.98 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 141,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,169.00/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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