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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 678.16 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 678.16 and 220.74 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 678.16 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/678.16 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 678.16 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 149,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,697.04/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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