Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 454.26 and 241.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329, 454.26 and 241.80 is: 333.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329 : 454.26 = 241.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329/454.26 = 241.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329x = 454.26 × 241.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329x = 109,840.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,840.07/329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333.86
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