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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 453.60 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 453.60 and 254.88 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 453.60 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/453.60 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 453.60 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 115,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,613.57/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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