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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.31, 624.20 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.31, 624.20 and 245.31 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.31 : 624.20 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.31/624.20 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.31x = 624.20 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.31x = 153,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,122.50/452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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