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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.31, 624.22 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.31, 624.22 and 255.83 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.31 : 624.22 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.31/624.22 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.31x = 624.22 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.31x = 159,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,691.08/452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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